With artificial intelligence, robots and virtual reality — to name just a few developments — the field of assistive technology is starting to resemble a science-fiction landscape. This week, Director of Assistive Technology Josh Anderson is leading a free, full-day training session to explore the real-world applications of this otherworldly technology. Entitled Innovative Assistive Technology, […]
Posts with the assistive technology tag
Caption Companion Offers Live Transcription
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help individuals with hearing loss better understand the conversation around them. Caption Companion is a portable, 8-inch tablet device that offers unlimited, real-time AI captioning right out of the box. It works fully offline and doesn’t require a user account. And for more added protection, user data is not collected. The […]
Monday Tech Tip: i-Reader 2
During the 2024 ATIA Conference, Cody Mitchell, at Irie-AT showed us the i-Reader 2, which is a portable reading machine for individuals who are blind or have low-vision. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about the i-Reader 2.
See the World in a New Light: Night Vision Pro Glasses
Being able to see at night can be difficult. Add in weather issues — fog, rain or snow — and visibility reduces dramatically in the dark of night. And for those individuals living with visual disabilities, it can be nearly impossible to see through the darkness. Night Vision Pro Glasses — in stock to borrow […]
A Remote Control for Your Phone: The Hable One Keyboard
Typing on a smartphone is second nature to many of us. But for people who are visually challenged, it can be frustrating and even seem impossible. While virtual keyboards can be helpful, many are limited and difficult to use for people with visual impairment or blindness. However, having a visual impairment doesn’t mean that mobile […]
Monday Tech Tip: Irie-AT Braille Embossers
During the 2024 ATIA Conference, Cody Mitchell, from Irie-AT showed us their braille embossers. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Irie-AT Braille Embossers.